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How to get fromVandenberg Space Force Base to Irvineby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Irvine by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lompoc-Surf Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustintrainOC Line
    6h 56m
    $54–69

  2. Drive 196.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Irvinecar196.8 mi
    3h 33m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vandenberg Air Force Base to Transit Centerbus30
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
    7h 49m
    $41–95

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeSBA - SNA
    7h 4m
    $127–467

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustintrainOC Line
    8h 31m
    $105–123

Vandenberg Space Force Base to Irvine by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Tustin via Lompoc-Surf Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 56m.

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